Population 15,155 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cambridge
Household size in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cambridge has 2.40 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Cambridge are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Minneapolis area overall, where the median age is 39.2. The median age has climbed from 37.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Cambridge than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. The single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cambridge
Renters in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Cambridge own their homes; 25.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (32.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the west.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Cambridge are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. Vacancy has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Cambridge is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,036 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $982 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,126 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,376 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$340 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cambridge costs $1,376 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $340 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cambridge
Bachelor's degrees in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cambridge: 20.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Cambridge has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Minnesota cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cambridge is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cambridge
| Period | Cambridge | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cambridge has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cambridge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 2.40 | 41.0 | 9.2% | 25.6% | 4.2% | 1990 | $1,376 | 20.6% | 94.1% | 3.0% |
| Edgewood | 2.47 | 40.7 | 12.0% | 12.3% | 3.3% | 1995 | $1,353 | 21.0% | 92.4% | 2.4% |
| Bodum | 2.58 | 33.3 | 6.8% | 29.6% | 4.8% | 1991 | $1,210 | 26.6% | 96.4% | 2.1% |
| East Lake Francis Shores | 2.62 | 42.8 | 3.4% | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1975 | $1,529 | 24.1% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
| Grandy | 2.77 | 40.6 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 5.8% | 1980 | $891 | 20.1% | 94.1% | 3.8% |
| Isanti | 2.76 | 37.8 | 14.4% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 1993 | $1,358 | 21.7% | 91.3% | 3.8% |
| Walbo | 2.61 | 45.4 | 3.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% | 1977 | $1,480 | 23.1% | 96.4% | 0.9% |
| Stanchfield | 2.74 | 43.2 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 10.5% | 1980 | $1,339 | 23.1% | 95.9% | 5.5% |
| Stark | 2.84 | 43.0 | 3.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | 1984 | $1,714 | 27.3% | 95.0% | 5.2% |
| Bradford | 2.77 | 42.8 | 8.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 1985 | $1,402 | 14.2% | 89.8% | 6.5% |
| West Point | 3.11 | 42.1 | 7.7% | 3.3% | 14.6% | 1979 | $1,275 | 21.2% | 95.3% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cambridge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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